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Have you considered using a PR firm to boost your agency’s profile and generate interest from potential clients? When does a creative shop genuinely need to hire a full-time PR staffer or firm? When do they not? Understanding the difference can help your agency capitalize on its opportunities and avoid misspent resources.  By Mark Duval – The Duval Partnership

Brands need to start walking the D&I talk. According to a Nielsen custom study commissioned by a third party, The ROI of Inclusivity, only about 10% of national TV ad spend across major categories was on diverse networks in 2020. Share of spend on these networks has declined since 2016 across all categories except electronics.  By Roberto Ruiz, EVP – Research, Insights and Analytics

“How many people has our ad campaign reached? And how often have they seen our ad?”

Measurement has long been a critical aspect of efficient marketing practices. That said, marketing technology hasn’t always been as rich in its capabilities as it is today. But as martech has improved over the years, engagement with media has grown increasingly more fragmented, elevating the challenges marketers have in proving the returns on their investments (ROI).

Today, our research shows a change in attitude, as consumers believe they have the power to force brands to change (63 percent) and want to exert that power on brands to make society better (78 percent). The deeper dependence on brands forged in the pandemic has made trust an essential purchase consideration, nearly equal to quality and value.

In this episode Fran connects with Isabella Sanchez, VP, Media Integration at Zubi Advertising Services. Isabella who is one of the most respected and admired advertising leaders in Miami shares her career journey and how to lead through a crisis.

Building influence is an online and offline activity that a business or organization needs to develop to create effective persuasion. It all starts with the context of the ask and the planning of the campaign.

As companies plan for a changing business climate, getting the right talent into a select number of business-critical jobs is key to outperforming the competition.

While a median of 34% feel more united, about six-in-ten report that national divisions have worsened since the outbreak began.

For the customer-obsessed marketer, each dot is like a touchpoint of data — valuable, but only when put together with other points to form the true picture of a consumer. Pointillism combines art and science to create a meaningful work, and so does delivering customer-centric experiences.